Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon April 8, 2020 Page 5 From the Portland Area Indian Health Board The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board—at the di- rection of our 43 member tribes, including the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs—has declared a public health emergency related to Covid-19. The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board strongly rec- ommends that our member tribes—and tribes nationwide— mitigate the pandemic by taking steps to stop the spread of Covid- 1, by closing non-essential services within their tribal communities. · The Portland Area health board supports each tribe defining essential services and that essen- tial services be limited to those necessary for public health and safety. · The board has recommended tribes immediately enact shelter in place for their communities, and people and cancel all social gath- erings to stop the spread of Covid- 19 and that all people stay home. · The board recommends that all tribes, and members, and all people practice social distancing when out of the home (access- ing or providing essential ser- vices). Tips to protect yourself and your nation from Covid-19 By Dr. Victoria Warren-Mears , Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board The spread of Covid-19 in Oregon threatens our elders, our workers, our families and our Na- tions. To protect our people, the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board—and the 43 feder- ally-recognized tribes that are our board—recommends that tribes in Oregon, Washington and Idaho cancel social gatherings and non- essential services. It may feel like an overreaction, but each one of us has an impor- tant role to play to help prevent Covid-19 from spreading. The most important thing we can do to help prevent Covid-19 from spreading is to stay home, even if you don’t feel sick or think you are at risk. People can look completely normal and feel healthy, and un- knowingly spread the virus to oth- ers. By staying home, you will pro- tect those who are most vulner- able in our communities, includ- ing elders and those with asthma and diabetes. Know how it Spreads · The best way to prevent ill- ness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. · The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person: Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet); Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected per- son coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the Facemasks (Continued from page 1) When going out in public please wear a mask. We ask that you wear a mask when coming to the clinic for any reason— Whether you are sick or coming for other reasons. To help the service unit pre- serve as many masks as possible, please bring your own face mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Protect yourself and your loved ones: · Wash your hands frequently: Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub. Why? Washing your hands kills viruses that may be on your hands. · Maintain social distance. · Avoid close contact with people who are sick. · Put 6 feet of distance be- tween yourself and other people. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting sick. Only go out for essentials, like groceries or medicine. Group your trips and designate one healthy person to run errands to reduce exposure and contamina- tion. · Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth Why? Hands touch many sur- faces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick. except to get medical care. · Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash. · Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alco- hol. Wear a facemask · You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (for example, sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask—for example, because it causes trouble breathing—then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. · The actual health-care facemasks are in short supply, and should be saved for caregivers. You can make your own mask, as described at many internet sites. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early · Stay home if you feel unwell. · If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medi- cal attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your lo- cal health authority. The Health and Wellness Center call number is 541- 5532-5512, available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Protect your community and nation: In consideration of others, Stay home if you’re sick. · Stay home if you are sick, mask to the clinic if you have one. If you do not have one, a mask will be provided for you before you enter the building. Katie Russell, BSN, RN, manager, Warm Springs Com- munity Health Services. In the Tribal Court of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs The following are upcoming proceed- ings at the Tribal Court of the Confed- erated Tribes. Please note: All hearings are conducted at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. IN THE MATTER OF: NO- TICE OF HEARING FOR CHANGE OF NAME: KIM- BERLY ANN PAIGE CHIEF, DOB: 08/26/2001. INA CHIEF, Petitioner; Case No. DO33-20: The above individual has filed a Petition with this Court to change said name from KIMBERLY ANN PAIGE SMITH to ANN PAIGE CHIEF. A hearing on this matter has been set for 10:00 AM on the 23 rd day of APRIL 2020, at the Warm Springs Tribal Court. Any person who may show cause why this Peti- tion should not be granted must file such objection in writing on or be- fore 9 th day of APRIL, 2020. CTWS, Petitioner, vs JENNY BIRD, RESPONDENT; Case No. JV8-09. TO: JENNY BIRD, ELIJAH CUNNINGHAM: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- FIED that an ASSISTED GUARD- IANSHIP HEARING has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for the 13 th day of APRIL, 2020 @ 10:30 AM CTWS, Petitioner, vs CARI ANN STORMBRINGER, RE- SPONDENT; Case No. DO163-19. TO: DESIREE ALLEN, CARI ANN STORMBRINGER, SHARD STORMBRINGER: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- FIED that a SHOW CUASE HEAR- ING has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for the 13 th day of APRIL, 2020 @ 4:00 PM CTWS, Petitioner, vs MONICA WAHNETAH, RESPONDENT; Case No. JV168-08. TO: MONICA WAHNETAH, DIAMOND TEWEE, SUE & LANCE HANDSAKER: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- FIED that a ASSISTED GUARD- IANSHIP REVIEW has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing sched- uled for the 23 rd day of April, 2020 @ 9:00 AM Machelle Macy, Petitioner, vs Frederick M. Wallulatum Jr. , RE- SPONDENT; Case No. DO162-19. TO: Machell Macy, Frederick Wallulatum Jr.: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- FIED that a Filiation Hearing has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are sum- moned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for the 15 th day of APRIL, 2020 @ 4:00 PM INA CHIEF, Petitioner, vs WIL- LIAM SMITH, RESPONDENT; Case No. DO34-20. TO: INA CHIEF, COLIN CHIEF, WILLIAM SMITH: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- FIED that a ADOPTION HEARING has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for the 23 rd day of APRIL, 2020 @ 10:00 AM Danielle Wood, Petitioner, vs Leticia Leyva, RESPONDENT; Case No. DO160-19. TO: Danielle Wood, Leticia Leyva, Larr y Switzler: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- FIED that a Conservator Guardian- ship has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this mat- ter at a hearing scheduled for the 15 th day of APRIL, 2020 @ 9:00 AM CTWS, Petitioner, vs Dashina Lawrence, RESPONDENT; Case No. JV74-17, JV78-17. TO: Dashina Lawrence: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- FIED that a CUSTODY REVIEW has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for the 21 st day of APRIL, 2020 @ 3:00 PM CTWS, Petitioner, vs JENNY BIRD, RESPONDENT; Case No. JV148-08. TO: JENNY BIRD, AARON KEELE: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- FIED that a ASSISTED GUARD- IANSHIP has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for the 27 th day of APRIL, 2020 @ 3:00 PM CTWS, Petitioner, vs GRACIA DESROSES, RESPONDENT; Case No. JV74-17, JV78-17. TO: GRACIA DESROSES: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- FIED that a CUSTODY REVIEW has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for the 15 th day of APRIL, 2020 @ 11:00 AM CTWS, Petitioner, vs Margaret Silva, RESPONDENT; Case No. JV51-17, JV1-11. TO: Margaret Silva, Tommy & Mallory Gilbert, CPS, JV Prosecution: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- FIED that a Modification Hearing has been filed with the Warm Springs Tribal Court. By this notice you are summoned to appear in this matter at a hearing scheduled for the 15 th day of APRIL, 2020 @ 10:00 AM Court Notices continue on page 6 Courtesy St. Charles A message from the nurses of the St. Charles Emergency Department, the only Level II Trauma Center east of the Cascades.